A Declining Parity Ratio Implies That the

question 183

Multiple Choice

A declining parity ratio implies that the

• A) prices paid by farmers rose faster than the prices that farmers received.
• B) prices received by farmers rose faster than the prices that farmers paid.
• C) productivity of farmers is declining.
• D) prices paid and received by farmers are both falling.

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Definitions:

Exocrine

Pertains to glands that secrete their products through ducts directly into the external environment or onto body surfaces.

Endocrine Glands

Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Exocrine Glands

Glands that release their secretions through ducts either onto the exterior of the body or into the gastrointestinal tract.

Ductless

Referring to glands that release their secretions directly into the bloodstream rather than through ducts.